Watch as Deanna discusses her experiences in our ForeverWell classes and how the Y has helped her on her health journey!
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce Thomas Crouch will be joining our staff in the role of Senior Director of Facilities Management.
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is proud to announce that it has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation™, a prestigious recognition that underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of child safety and abuse prevention. This accreditation, granted by Praesidium, the national leader in abuse risk management, signifies that the Bloomington-Normal YMCA has successfully implemented robust policies, screening practices, and training programs to protect children and vulnerable individuals.
April 17, 2025– On Monday, April 21 the American Red Cross of Central Illinois, the Bloomington Fire Department and the Bloomington-Normal YMCA is proud to come together and present National Lifesaving Awards to three Bloomington-Normal YMCA Employees who acted courageously last December when a member of the YMCA needed help.
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to share that we've added five new directors to our leadership team, which includes three new positions.
Christopher Gautam Hota’s journey has taken him across the Midwest, from Ohio to Indiana, from Arkansas to Illinois. It is a story marked by both struggle and hope— a proof to the impact a single act of kindness can have on a person’s life.
Learn more about the YMCA through the lens of Seth and his experiences.
Learn about the Marin Family, a family who has been supported by the Y in their life's journey as they've immigrated to America from Ecuador.
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Ready as the new Senior Director of Aquatics. Tim brings with him over a decade of experience in aquatic management, safety protocols, and aquatics development, making him an ideal fit to lead the YMCA’s aquatics programs into an exciting new era.
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is excited to announce a new partnership with Girls on the Run of Central Illinois, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to empowering young girls through physical activity and life skills development.
